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The Lure and the Lore (1988) | Criteria

Poster for The Lure and the Lore

Ayoka Chenzira

The Lure and the Lore

United States / English / 1988 / 15m

Documentary Shorts

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Synopsis

Dancer Thomas Pinnock draws inspiration from the folklore of his native Jamaica and from his experiences as an immigrant in New York.

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Directed by Ayoka Chenzira
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorAyoka Chenzira

WriterThomas Pinnock

EditorAyoka Chenzira, Rick Feist, Lisa Guido

ProducerAyoka Chenzira

Cast

as Himself

Double Feature

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